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Start of the third race which was won by Chris DeCarlo on The Accuser. Opening Day of Horseracing at Monmouth Park brought out the crowds and celebrators since it's also Kentucky Derby Day.
Peter Ackerman

White Bluff ridden by Andel Arroyo won the second race of opening day. Opening Day of Horseracing at Monmouth Park brought out the crowds and celebrators since it's also Kentucky Derby Day.
Peter Ackerman

Michelle Wriede, and Kylie Wriede, 9, of Heightstown come dressed for Derby Day. Opening Day of Horseracing at Monmouth Park brought out the crowds and celebrators since it's also Kentucky Derby Day.
Peter Ackerman

Grayson McAlinden of Middletown watches fascinated as the horses pass by through the tunnel on their way to the track. Opening Day of Horseracing at Monmouth Park brought out the crowds and celebrators since it's also Kentucky Derby Day.
Peter Ackerman

Albin Jimenez rides Ark in the Dark to the winners circle after the first race of the day. Opening Day of Horseracing at Monmouth Park brought out the crowds and celebrators since it's also Kentucky Derby Day.
Peter Ackerman

Matt Rowan of Galloway Township and Monica Trevino of Mexico pose behind photo setups as they attend opening day of Horseracing at Monmouth Park brought out the crowds and celebrators since it's also Kentucky Derby Day.
Peter Ackerman

Drazin has said there is nothing stopping Monmouth Park from opening its sports book before the legislation is complete, nor has he been told by Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate president Steve Sweeney that they would stop the track.

"We would defer to the legislature if they have any different views, but I know the legislature is going to move swiftly on this," Drazin said.

Monmouth Park and William Hill have spent around $2.5 million on the William Hill Sports Bar over the past four years, which will quickly be converted into the sports book. William Hill, which gets half the proceeds of sports betting at Monmouth Park, is contractually obligated to spend $5 million to build out the sports betting infrastructure in the coming years.

Fans will be able to bet on anything they would be able to wager on in Las Vegas, including the NBA Finals, set to begin on May 31.